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Regime To Play China and US Against Each Other

October 2009 | Political Risk Analysis

We believe the Obama administration's shift in the US's Myanmar policy from sanctions to engagement will enable the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) to play off Washington against Beijing in order to exert more concessions from both parties. While an easing of sanctions will necessitate a step towards improved political rights, we believe the SPDC's main priority is to remain in power.

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